Pj Mustipher

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		19	—	36	2
2025		15	0.0	32	2
2024		3	0.0	7	0
2023		4

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Arizona Cardinals — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Pj's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL DTs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $960K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the DT market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Pj is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $960K deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

Performance Analysis

PJ Mustipher's D grade in Arizona reflects a nose tackle providing marginal contributions to the Cardinals' defensive interior. Mustipher is a classic two-down run-stuffer who takes up space and occupies blockers, but doesn't offer much beyond that. His D grade is fair for a player who does the dirty work without generating splash plays or pass-rush pressure. Arizona's defense has been rebuilding, and players like Mustipher fill a role without being part of the long-term solution. His size and anchor are useful on early downs, but the lack of pass-rush ability limits his overall value in today's NFL. Mustipher is a low-cost rotation piece, nothing more and nothing less.

Fan Sentiment

A sensible depth retention move that keeps continuity along Arizona's defensive line. Five headlines covered the signing, framing it as routine tender business alongside kicker Joshua Karty. Mustipher's media session discussing competition in the D-line room signals he's fighting for meaningful snaps. Fans see this as a low-risk, low-reward roster filler rather than a statement signing. He projects as a rotational interior lineman with an outside shot at a larger role if he outperforms expectations.